Photo courtesy of Donya Deal.
Once a year, the Library in the Forest is transformed into a Vegas-style casino to raise money for the children’s department.
Join PALS (People Affecting Library Success) on April 16 for Vegas-style casino games, complimentary food from Cajun Seafood House and wine and beer from International Wines & Craft Beer, live music and swag bags.
The 5th Annual Casino Royale and Silent Auction at the Library in the Forest is presented by David Dutton of Dutton Group Real Estate. Proceeds benefit the library children’s department.
Guests may bid on silent auction items, participate in a wine pull, try their luck at casino games and “cash in” their chips for a number of prizes at the end of the night. Games include craps, blackjack, roulette and poker hosted by professional dealers from Goodfellas Gaming. Guests can also enjoy a photo booth, food from the Ridge Eat & Drink and decorations from Continental Florist.
Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door, available at librarypals.org or the Library in the Forest circulation desk.
Last year, Casino Royale brought in over $18,000 for the children’s department. The funds raised directly support programming and materials, including summer reading kickoff and finale events, prizes, weekly programs, performers and author visits.
PALS is a group of parents whose mission is to support the children’s department of the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest through fundraising and volunteer support. PALS holds a number of large and small fundraisers each year and assists with a variety of library events, with Casino Royale being the biggest annual event.
Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting the children’s department, with new members welcomed each fall.
– Submitted by Donya Deal.
